Kentfield 94904 · Kentfield · APN 071-163-09 · Unincorporated Marin
Zoned R1-B1 in Unincorporated Marin with likely ADU & SB 9 infill eligibility and zero mapped flood, fire, or fault hazard overlaps; benchmark value $2,324,000 ($2,045,000–$2,603,000).
Zoned R1-B1 supports ministerial ADU/JADU review plus SB 9 both two-unit development and ministerial urban lot split on a 8,059 sq ft lot. Local precedent is active with 5 ADU permits within ¼ mile over the last 36 months.
Source: Unincorporated Marin zoning · CA Gov. Code 66314 & 65852.21
Public building records show issued construction/renovation work on this parcel (12 total permits, latest Sep 11, 2024).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (parcel APN)
104 substantial renovation & housing permits over 24 months (41.3 per 1,000 parcels vs. 16.4 citywide baseline) (#7 of 22 neighborhoods).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (Kentfield)
Automated synthesis of indexed municipal, county, state, and federal public records — informational context only, not a formal appraisal, survey, or legal/tax determination.
$2,324,000
Benchmark range: $2,045,000 – $2,603,000
all of the lot of the parcel intersects Zone X: 0.2% annual chance flood hazard (shaded X). Outside mandatory federal SFHA insurance rules, but check local drainage and finished-floor requirements.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer (parcel polygon)
Remodel / interior alteration (92503): Pending in review for 2.2 yr (9.9× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 266d, n=1,054).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) (review-time benchmark)
Closest lead: Accessory dwelling unit at 34 Wolfe Grade (0.26 mi E, applied). Inspect timeline history before assuming near-term completion.
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · HCD APR (½-mile radius)
Sale triggers reassessment to 1.00% base + ~0.15% voter debt (~$2,265/mo). Confirm exact Mello-Roos / CFD special assessments on the county tax bill.
Source: CA Const. Art. XIIIA (Prop 13) · County Tax Collector
Since November 2024 within ½ mile: 14 permitted, 2 proposed or in review; 1 demolition; 1 commercial or mixed-use project.
18 projects with a record in this window, grouped by us from permits and State housing reports. Units are as proposed on each project's latest record and counted at its current stage.
496 permits within ½ mile since November 2024
The map shows new construction, ADUs, demolitions, additions, and renovations. Routine systems work (roofs, HVAC, water heaters) is counted but not mapped. Unit counts are as stated on permits.
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Geography: permits located by parcel, ½ mile radius · Retrieved Nov 13, 2026
Public-records benchmark estimate combining Zillow Home Value Index (Data provided by Zillow), Census ACS 5-year estimates, parcel land-use/lot characteristics, and issued building permits. Not an official appraisal.
Permit counts, by the date issued (or applied, if not yet issued). Lot splits are planning cases, which we don't have.
We read public zoning and hazard maps against state law (ADUs: Gov. Code 66314; SB 9: Gov. Code 65852.21 and 66411.7). Local rules, title, tenancy history and site conditions can change the answer. Check with Unincorporated Marin's planning department before relying on it.
Sources: County of Marin GIS (MarinMap), Zoning (11 cities and unincorporated Marin) (retrieved Nov 13, 2026) · CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal, Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the State Responsibility Area (effective 2024-04-01) (retrieved Nov 9, 2026) · CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal, Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the Local Responsibility Area (map dated 2025-03-24) (retrieved Nov 9, 2026) · FEMA, National Flood Hazard Layer — flood hazard zones (retrieved Nov 9, 2026) · FEMA, National Flood Hazard Layer — FIRM panels (retrieved Nov 9, 2026) · California Geological Survey, Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones (retrieved Nov 9, 2026) · Zoning classes: our classification of R1-B1 as single-family residential, checked against the zone description on Oct 24, 2026
Chronological history of building permit applications and issuances, snapshot-dated status changes, State housing entitlements, surrounding development within ½ mile, and area home-value trends.
Permit issued and active for 7.3 yr (first record Jul 16, 2019), with no completion or new permit record in 7 yr. · $10,000 declared valuation
Permit issued and active for 6.9 yr (first record Dec 12, 2019), with no completion or new permit record in 6.9 yr. · $4,700 declared valuation
In "Applied" for 6.9 yr (since Dec 26, 2019), with no new permit record in 6.9 yr. · 1 unit · $500,000 declared valuation
Permit issued and active for 8.5 yr (first record May 9, 2018), with no completion or new permit record in 6.7 yr. · $345,000 declared valuation
In "Applied" for 5.9 yr (since Dec 28, 2020), with no new permit record in 5.9 yr. · 1 unit · $40,000 declared valuation
In "Applied" for 5.9 yr (since Jan 4, 2021), with no new permit record in 5.9 yr. · 1 unit · $12,000 declared valuation
Nearby general repair (45 Vista Dr): First appeared in published agency feed
Record 182925 · Detected between snapshots
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby general repair (45 Vista Dr): No longer present in latest agency feed
Record 94506 · Detected between snapshots
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby other (190 Vista Grande): First appeared in published agency feed
Record B49041 · Detected between snapshots
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby other (11 Stetson Ave): First appeared in published agency feed
Record 94636 · Detected between snapshots
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby remodel / interior alteration (215 Vista Grande): First appeared in published agency feed
Record 182904 · Detected between snapshots
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby remodel / interior alteration (215 Vista Grande): No longer present in latest agency feed
Record 94474 · Detected between snapshots
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby remodel / interior alteration (20 Hill Dr): First appeared in published agency feed
Record 94626 · Detected between snapshots
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby roof replacement (255 Poplar Dr): First appeared in published agency feed
Record B48953 · Detected between snapshots
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby other (70 Lancaster Ave): First appeared in published agency feed
Record B48941 · Detected between snapshots
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby roof replacement (136 Terrace Ave): First appeared in published agency feed
Record B48914 · Detected between snapshots
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Nearby plumbing / water heater / sewer (141 Laurel Grove Ave): First appeared in published agency feed
Record B48905 · Detected between snapshots
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Snapshot diff within ½ mile
Latest published Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) update
Changed from $2,157,052 in September 2025 to $2,308,409 in September 2026.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) · Data provided by Zillow · Geography: ZIP 94904 (not a parcel appraisal)
847 Sir Francis Drake Blvd · 1 unit · $240,000 valuation
Records span Mar 12, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026 (1 permit).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) & HCD APR (grouped project within ½ mile)
324 Palm Ave · 1 unit · $752,950 valuation
Records span Apr 8, 2026 to Sep 16, 2026 (1 permit).
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) & HCD APR (grouped project within ½ mile)
1004 Sir Francis Drake Blvd · $30,000 valuation
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) & HCD APR (grouped project within ½ mile)
Cross-referenced intelligence from our historical development graph—connecting parcels, permits, entity-resolved builders, empirical review-time distributions, and neighborhood renovation trends.
Explore full Unincorporated Marin development graph →In "Applied" for 2.8 yr (since Jan 17, 2024), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121). High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $750,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
Pending in review for 2.2 yr (9.9× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 266d, n=1,054).
Pending in review for 2.5 yr (10.9× the 83d median) — slower than 90% of remodel / interior alteration permits in Unincorporated Marin (median 83d, 90th pct 266d, n=1,054).
Active in "Issued" for 4.3 yr (first record Jul 15, 2022) with no new permit activity recorded in 14 mo. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $965,000 declared valuation across 3 permits).
Active in "Issued" for 3.1 yr (first record Sep 29, 2023) with no new permit activity recorded in 2.8 yr. High-impact scale (1 housing unit, $1,000,000 declared valuation across 1 permit).
In "Applied" for 5.9 yr (since Dec 28, 2020), exceeding the 253d median and 686d 90th percentile for new single-family home permits in Unincorporated Marin (n=121).
Substantial improvements (additions, interior remodels, ADUs, commercial TI, and new builds) across 2,517 parcels
−34.9% YoY
City baseline: 16.4 / 1k
104 in trailing 24m
Includes 29 ADUs
| Builder / contractor | Primary specialty | Here / ½ mi | ½ mi valuation | Citywide 24m trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levine Design And Construction | New garage / accessory structure | 1 on parcel9 in ½ mi | $2,397,000 | 1 vs 4 prior |
| Marco Design Group | Pool / spa | 1 on parcel4 in ½ mi | $425,000 | 0 vs 1 prior |
| Tesla Energy | Solar / battery storage | 3 on parcel3 in ½ mi | $42,120 |
| Permit category | Sample (n) | 25th pct | Median (50th) | 75th pct | 90th pct | Recent 24m median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New single-family home | 121 | 166d | 253d | 456d | 686d | 211d(vs 273d prior) |
| New multifamily / condos / mixed-use | 21 | 272d | 292d | 293d | 313d | 293d(vs 197d prior) |
| Accessory dwelling unit (new or conversion) | 298 | 120d | 204d | 331d | 549d | 214d(vs 181d prior) |
| Addition (adds square footage) |
HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent · ZIP 94904
HUD FY 2026 · 40th-percentile gross rentCensus ACS 5-year median gross rent (all bedroom counts combined):
Area home-value benchmarks (not an appraisal)
ZIP & neighborhood mediansUnder California Proposition 13, the seller's historical assessed value does not carry over to a buyer. On sale, the parcel is reassessed at the purchase price: 1.00% base rate ($23,250/yr) + local voter-approved bond debt ($3,488/yr) + fixed direct levies/Mello-Roos ($450/yr).
Insurance & hazard context:
Model adding a backyard ADU or garage conversion under California's Prop 13 blended new-construction assessment (existing house & land tax base stays intact; only ADU build cost is assessed) and SB 13 impact-fee rules.
−$139,827/yr
Cash needed: $511,500
NOI: $1,251/yr
P&I: $11,756/mo
For $0/mo net cash flow
At $3,275/mo gross rent
| Scenario | Assumptions | Year 1 Rent | Year 1 Cash Flow | Cash-on-Cash | Break-Even Rent | Year 5 Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | −8% starting rent, +3% vacancy, +3% combined maintenance/CapEx, 1.5%/yr rent growth | $3,013/mo | −$12,029/mo | -28.2% | $19,803/mo | −$12,097/mo |
| Base (your inputs) | Your entered assumptions, 3.0%/yr rent growth | $3,275/mo | −$11,652/mo | -27.3% | $18,330/mo | −$11,535/mo |
| Optimistic (cap-limited) | +6% starting rent, 3% vacancy, 4.5%/yr rent growth (capped by AB 1482 ceiling of 8.6%/yr) | $3,472/mo | −$11,436/mo | -26.8% | $17,904/mo | −$11,107/mo |
Rental regulatory context (informational only — not legal advice):
California AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act, Civ. Code § 1947.12) caps annual rent increases at 5% + local CPI (max 10%) on covered properties.
Installation of heat pump unit to existing furnace. — Mechanical Appliance
Remodel & Addition; (N) J A D U; (N) Attached Garage; Balcony/Deck; Landscaping & (N) Driveway
Furnace and Ac Replacement. Remove the existing units and install the new units mitsubishi wall mounted unites outdoor unit will be placed outside of the house model #MMXZ5C42NA4U1 and four indoor united model 3. # MMSZGL09NAU1 1MMSZGL15NAU1 — Mechanical Appliance, Replace Mechanical Appliance
Remove Old Composition Shingle Roof System; Dispose of Waste & Deprise; Inspect and replace any sheeting that may have dry rot; Install New complete Composition Asphalt Shingle Roof System. Check all plumbing vents & Collars — ReRoofing; With Electronic Inspection
Structural Roof Replacement **Withdrawn By Application;Bbw.**
Replace Swimming Pool; Add Spa In Pool
Service Panel Upgrade
Battery - Express
Pv Solar 8.19 Kw - Express
Repl Entry Deck & Railing T.D. 7/20/17
GAS SYSTEM TEST REQUESTED BY PG&E DUE TO GAS METER UPGRADE — Replace Plumbing Fixtures(s)
Interior Remodel In Basement Area - Express
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Geography: parcel (APN) · Retrieved Nov 13, 2026 · Received and issued dates come from the County of Marin. The county publishes no final or expired status, so an issued permit stays 'Issued' after the work is done.
No housing activity reported to the State for this parcel (2018–2025 reports).
Source: California HCD, Housing Element Annual Progress Report — Table A2 · Geography: project (parcel) · Retrieved Nov 9, 2026 · From Unincorporated Marin's Housing Element Annual Progress Reports. A project can appear in several report years as it moves from entitlement to permit to completion.
Source: County of Marin GIS (MarinMap), Zoning (11 cities and unincorporated Marin) · Geography: zoning district polygon at parcel point · Retrieved Nov 13, 2026
0.19 acres
Assessor's classification for assessment purposes. This is not zoning.
23 LAUREL GROVE AVE
Source: County of Marin GIS (MarinMap), Parcels · Geography: parcel · Retrieved Nov 13, 2026
Search by parcel number 071-163-09. Assessed value is not market value.
Search by parcel number 071-163-09 (Marin County Tax Collector)
Permits issued in unincorporated Marin in the past 48 months. Each city keeps its own records.
The official flood hazard map for this location. Our reading of it is under What could be built here.
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| Benjamin Mc Intyre | Roof replacement | 1 on parcel1 in ½ mi | $58,000 | 0 vs 0 prior |
| Reyes Heating And Air | HVAC / heat pump | 1 on parcel1 in ½ mi | $12,300 | 0 vs 0 prior |
| Woodys Restoration Services | Other | 1 on parcel1 in ½ mi | $10,500 | 0 vs 0 prior |
| Richard Osorio Heating And Air | HVAC / heat pump | 1 on parcel1 in ½ mi | $8,000 | 0 vs 0 prior |
| United Vi Plumbing | Plumbing / water heater / sewer | 1 on parcel1 in ½ mi | $385 | 0 vs 0 prior |
| Owner Builder Recent nearby: 847 Sir Francis Drake Blvd (Sep 30, 2026) | Remodel / interior alteration | 63 in ½ mi | $9,232,200 | 226 vs 240 prior−6% |
| Owner Recent nearby: 38 Berens Dr (Jul 3, 2025) | Remodel / interior alteration | 47 in ½ mi | $3,260,713 | 25 vs 15 prior+67% |
| 316 |
| 103d |
| 160d |
| 249d |
| 440d |
| 157d(vs 167d prior) |
| Remodel / interior alterationOn this parcel | 1,054 | 36d | 83d | 148d | 266d | 112d(vs 77d prior) |
| Commercial tenant improvement | 81 | 99d | 148d | 233d | 443d | 152d(vs 150d prior) |
| Pool / spaOn this parcel | 162 | 84d | 136d | 241d | 393d | 128d(vs 155d prior) |
| Solar / battery storageOn this parcel | 2,977 | 0d | 0d | 0d | 2d | 0d |
Source: County of Marin Community Development Agency, Building Permits (unincorporated Marin) · Computed from issued permits with recorded application and issuance dates over the trailing 60 months. Categories with fewer than 20 permits are excluded.